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The Northern Territory Government has launched a new Para Sport Unit within the NT Sports Academy, offering dedicated pathways for athletes with disabilities in Darwin—and across the Top End. Funded with $754,500 from the Australian Institute of Sport, and backed by NT Government and Paralympics Australia, this is the sixth Para‑sport hub nationally under the

Shaping a Fairer Future: Australians Invited to Help Reform Disability Discrimination Act The Australian Government is calling on people with disabilities, advocates, families, and the wider public to help reshape the country’s approach to disability rights. By health.gov.au In a landmark move, Federal Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler has launched a national consultation

A Plea for Dignity: South African with Disability Calls on President Ramaphosa for Urgent Action In a powerful open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, a South African man living with a disability delivers a raw and deeply personal plea that exposes the harsh realities faced by the nation’s disabled citizens. By Seako Masibi – IOL

Major $5M Investment to Reduce Injuries Among Indigenous Children A groundbreaking $5 million investment is set to transform child safety outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. The funding will power a large-scale study aimed at reducing injury rates — the leading cause of death and disability among Indigenous children. By The

Unlocking Potential: Shifting the Narrative on Disability in the Workplace Instead of viewing disability through a lens of limitations, we must reframe the conversation to focus on the abilities within disability. When companies take this approach, they uncover a rich, untapped pool of talent — individuals who bring resilience, innovation, and diverse perspectives to the